A/HRC/44/39/Add.3 discrimination on the basis of national origin. Moreover, the initiatives implemented by the State in partnership with the private sector (referred to above) with a view to building their skills and literacy (English language training) are directed to all migrant workers of all nationalities without discrimination, in line with the Special Rapporteur’s recommendation No. (109) (d). B. 1 Accessibility: Economic accessibility: the right to free education: 30. Referring to what was stated in paragraphs (46), (56) and (59), the constitution of the State of Qatar stipulates in Article No. (25) that Education is one of the basic pillars of social progress. The State shall ensure, foster and promote education. Similarly, Article No. (49) stipulates that citizens have the right to education, and the State shall endeavor to make general education compulsory and free of charge in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the State. The Compulsory Education Law No. 25 of 2001 included thirteen articles clarifying the procedures and measures related to enrollment in schools and the bodies responsible for implementation. Article 2 of the said law affirms compulsory education, free of charge for all children from the beginning of the primary stage until the end of the preparatory stage or reaching the age of eighteen whichever is earlier. The law also included a provision specifying penalties and sanctions for violators of the law. It is worth mentioning that this provision was amended as the value of the fine increased and became no less than five thousand and no more than ten thousand Qatari riyals. 31. The National Committee for Education 2030 was formed by Ministerial Resolution No. (47) of 2016 to oversee the implementation of the fourth goal of the 2030 sustainable development goals, to develop an implementation plan for the goals, overarching framework and set of guidelines for developing data roadmaps for sustainable development. In the plan, the seven targets of the fourth goal were affirmed, including ensuring that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes by 2030. 32. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) has issued the admission policy in schools for the academic year 2018-2019. This policy outlines the admission categories in public schools, as well as the procedures for registration and transfer of students, which schools have to abide by as per the policies of MOEHE. The policy defines the rules for admission and registration of students in morning public schools, and it sets the regulations governing the senior education students (home schooling system) in morning public schools. According to the policy, the following are accepted in public schools: children of Qataris, children of Qatari women, children of GCC citizens, children of non-Qataris working in ministries and other government entities and public institutions, children of nonQataris in private, charitable organizations and institutions, in addition to children of private sector employees in the areas and villages where there are no private schools. In the event that parents/guardians are unable to pay fees of books and transportation, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has devoted a special procedure to apply for exemption, where applications are reviewed. 33. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education in the State of Qatar also opens the door for receiving application to submit an exception request to register a student in government schools for the groups that don’t meet the admission requirements, and approximately 1500 students are accepted annually through requests for exceptions. Schools have also been opened for non-Qatari students from low-income families who cannot pay the fees for private schools and do not meet the requirements for admission to government schools in schools known as " Assalam Schols ". Two schools were opened, and work is underway to expand the number of schools in the near future. It is worth noting that these schools offer two periods of education to enable the number of students to benefit from free education. Cabinet Resolution No. (27) of 2019 stipulated the terms and conditions for holders of permanent residence card for treatment and education in government institutions in the State. Article 3 of the said law states that “Acceptance of a permanent residence card holder, his wife and his children who are not more than eighteen years old, in state 7